Jabir ibn Hayyan 6 (An Islamic Scientist)

The categorizations of substance finally lead to divide the elements into the modern classification of elements into metals and non-metals. According to “The Cultural Atlas of Islam” by Ismail al-Faruqi Jabir invented a kind of paper that resisted fire, and an ink that could be read at night. He invented an additive which, when applied to an iron surface, inhabited rust and when applied to a textile, would make it water repellent. He applied his knowledge of chemistry to improve the manufacturing processes of steel and other metals.